Inspired by Jodie Foster's coming out sequel on Sunday, George Takei has unleashed an eloquent missive on straight people should actually care when others are gay. Check out the thought-provoking piece after the jump!

Writes George on the Allegiance Musical blog:

If you are straight, consider that it isn’t helpful to believe or announce that it “doesn’t matter” whether someone else is gay. Of course it matters. That person has likely suffered internal conflict, social opprobrium and personal pain that you have never experienced. So long as there is prejudice and inequality, it will continue to matter. If you have gay family members, friends or colleagues, recognize that they have faced demons and come out stronger, and that they are very brave to be open, even today. It does matter.

And if you are gay, don’t simply believe that others will carry the fight forward for you. We each must tend to our own gardens, so to speak, and do what each of us thinks is best for ourselves and our loved ones. Coming out is always a personal step, and one that is as different for each of us as our very life experiences are.

Read the incredible full piece here. 

(Source and image: AllegianceMusical.com)

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